The National Party will attempt to win back a north coast New South Wales electorate from its Coalition partner after a MP's retirement triggered a by-election.
The National Party and Liberal Party are set to again go head-to-head in a New South Wales seat after the retirement of a MP halfway through the parliamentary term forced a by-election.The National Party will attempt to win back a north coast New South Wales electorate from its Coalition partner after a MP's retirement triggered a by-election.
Her decision to switch sides came in the wake of the then John Barilaro-led National Party threatening to move to the crossbench over a koala protection policy. Both the Liberals and Nationals have now confirmed they will contest the by-election, setting up another battle between Coalition partners. "I would like to congratulate Leslie Williams on her 14 years in the NSW Parliament and I wish her all the best with her next chapter.
"The NSW Nationals always fight for the best interests of the regions and Port Macquarie remains a crucial part of that."
Liberal Party By-Election Leslie Williams Port Macquarie
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